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... > social science subjects > health and social care > physiology > physiological processes > health and aging > diseases and medical conditions > bladder and kidney infections
... > other subjects > natural sciences > life sciences > biological sciences > biology > physiology > physiological processes > health and aging > diseases and medical conditions > bladder and kidney infections

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bladder and kidney infections  

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  • The most common cause of bacterial infection in the elderly is urinary tract infection (UTI). However, it is important to distinguish between symptomatic infections and asymptomatic infections because the implications and treatment recommendations for these two entities are different. [Source: Encyclopedia of Health & Aging; Infections, Bladder and Kidney]

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